verdant

[ˈvɜːdənt]

verdant Definition

• 1. (of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation
• 2. inexperienced; unsophisticated

Using verdant: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "verdant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The verdant meadows stretched out before us.

• Example

  The forest was a verdant paradise.

• Example

  The garden was a verdant oasis in the middle of the city.

verdant Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for verdant

• lush
• green
• grassy
• luxuriant
• leafy

Antonyms for verdant

• arid
• barren
• desolate

Phrases with verdant

• verdant fields

  fields covered with lush green grass or crops

  Example

  The verdant fields were a sight to behold.

• verdant pastures

  pastures covered with lush green grass

  Example

  The cows grazed in the verdant pastures.

• verdant landscape

  a landscape covered with lush green vegetation

  Example

  The verdant landscape was breathtakingly beautiful.

Origins of verdant

from Old French 'verdoyant', present participle of 'verdoier', meaning 'to become green'

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Summary: verdant in Brief

The term 'verdant' [ˈvɜːdənt] describes countryside that is green with grass or other rich vegetation. It can also refer to someone who is inexperienced or unsophisticated. Examples include 'The verdant meadows stretched out before us.' and 'The garden was a verdant oasis in the middle of the city.' Synonyms include 'lush' and 'green,' while antonyms include 'arid' and 'barren.'